The Northerner

Seniors’ social media may need some cleaning

Marina Schneider, Contributing writer November 28, 2012

For students graduating next month, it’s time to clean off shelves, empty dorm rooms, perhaps get a new haircut and a professional wardrobe. Then send a carefully crafted resume to companies that fit...

Athletes understand importance of education

Brook Clifford, Staff Writer November 28, 2012

Athletes at Northern Kentucky University have a lot to juggle: their different sports, including practices and games; their social life and academics. Athletes are held to a standard by not only their...

Norse set to face No. 4 Ohio State Saturday

Brook Clifford and John Minor, Staff, contributing writers November 28, 2012

The Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team will travel north to play nationally ranked Ohio State University this Saturday at 4 p.m. The Norse are going to approach this game like any other...

Republicans need to focus on women in future elections

Lauren Wheeler, Contributing writer November 28, 2012

Women’s issues were at the forefront for the 2012 election. Between the contraception discussion and the shouts of abortion, it was almost as if it was an election in 1920. Even weeks after the election,...

Students take a stand, raise money before India trip

Andrew Zeiser, Contributing writer November 21, 2012

Students at Northern Kentucky University may have noticed more white being worn in the Math Education Psychology building on Thursday. The College of Health Professions launched its first campus Whiteout....

Poetry brings out the creative side of NKU

Lauren Wheeler, Contributing writer November 20, 2012

Once a month, Northern Kentucky University students have poetry nights at The Bow Tie Cafe. The events generally bring 40 people to almost fill the Cincinnati cafe to capacity with students and professors. “The...

Ohio poet visits NKU to share her work

Lauren Wheeler, Contributing writer November 20, 2012

It was quiet in the in Northern Kentucky University’s Eva G. Farris Reading Room in W. Frank Steely Library as poet Teneice Delgado told the story of a young Irish slave girl as she traveled on an African...

Former NKU broadcast engineer and equipment and facilities manager Bob McCoy was charged with 20 counts of voyeurism after a complaint was filed Sept. 17.

Former staff member charged with voyeurism

Brandon Barb, Managing Editor November 19, 2012

Former NKU broadcast engineer and equipment and facilities manager Bob McCoy has been charged with 20 counts of voyeurism. On Sept. 17 a complaint was filed against McCoy that he was “engaging inappropriate...

Alan Jackson thanking his fans from the Kentucky/Ohio area.

Alan Jackson takes BOKC stage

Brook Clifford, Staff Writer November 18, 2012

On Saturday, the Bank of Kentucky Center hosted one of country music’s biggest legends and most well-known artists. Alan Jackson has had over a 20-year career and sold over 50 million albums worldwide. The...

Secrets come out at Wednesday night event

Brooke Ginn, Staff writer November 16, 2012

Seven years ago, one man from Maryland set out on a mission to collect secrets, and has since gathered over half a million from around the world. Frank Warren, the genius behind the PostSecret universe,...

Tasty tidbits: History professor makes connection between human movement and food

Matt Popovich, Contributing writer November 16, 2012

Did you know a slice of pizza or a box of Chinese take-out can act as a road map depicting the flow of human movement and technological advancements throughout history? NKU’s own Dr. Jonathan Reynolds...

Campus bonfire spreads end of year cheer

Danielle Roberts, Contributing writer November 15, 2012

The temperature outside may have been terribly low on Tuesday night, but spirits were still high at Campus Flood's annual bonfire, held on Northern Kentucky University's campus. From 7-9 p.m., dozens...

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